North Bay Haven Charter Academy

What North Bay Haven Charter Academy does

North Bay Haven Charter Academy is a K-12 public charter school operating at 1 Buccaneer Drive in Panama City, Florida, as part of the Bay Haven Charter Academy, Inc. non-profit system, which runs five campuses spanning elementary (K-5), middle (6-8), and high school (9-12) across the Bay Haven and North Bay Haven brands. The school delivers a Florida-Standards-aligned college-preparatory core curriculum augmented by six career academies (Pre-Med, Engineering, Business & Marketing, Natural Resources/Marine Science, Culinary Arts, Pre-Law) offering industry certifications including ServSafe, AutoDesk, and Revit, plus the SAIL gifted program and a suite of intervention tools (DreamBox, Exact Path, Successmaker, Voyager Passport, Reading Mastery, Number Worlds) for students behind grade level. Every student receives an individualized Personal Learning Plan reassessed periodically.

The technology stack is built on Google Workspace for Education with 1:1 Chromebook requirements for grades 6-12, and the system integrates FOCUS for grade management, MySchoolBucks for meal payments, and Edcredible for curriculum review. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via open enrollment at the campus and online applications, with formalized School Liaison partnerships at Naval Support Activity Panama City and Tyndall Air Force Base feeding military-connected families into the pipeline.

Revenue is dominated by Florida per-pupil state funding allocated through the Bay District Schools consortium, supplemented by tuition-based pre-school (License #C14BA0647), after-care program fees (2:00-6:00 pm), and meal account transactions. The leadership team is led by CEO Brittany Lewis (16-year tenure) and 6-12 Principal Matt Tate (former professional baseball player with a Master's in Educational Leadership). The system holds the Florida Purple Star Designation (2024-2027) for military family support.

Name

North Bay Haven Charter Academy

Legal name

Bay Haven Charter Academy, Inc.

Website

https://northbayhaven.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

North Bay Haven Charter Academy is a K-12 public charter school in Panama City, Florida, operated by Bay Haven Charter Academy, Inc., serving Bay County families with a college-prep core, six career academies, and military-family support infrastructure under per-pupil state funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK)

Keywords

• Charter school education
• K-12 education
• Career academies
• Gifted education
• Military family support

Headquarters

HQ city

Panama City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil State Funding: Public charter school receives state funding based on student enrollment count. Operates as Bay Haven Charter Academy, Inc. receiving per-pupil allocations from Florida Department of Education through Bay District Schools consortium relationship.
2. Pre-School Tuition: Full-time tuition-based program for ages 3 and 4. License # C14BA0647. Hours 7:00 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday.
3. Meal Account Payments: Parents fund student meal accounts through myschoolbucks.com online payment system. Free/reduced lunch applications available through myschoolapps.com.
4. After Care Program Fees: Academic enrichment program for elementary through high school students. Program hours 2:00 to 6:00 pm.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

North Bay Haven Charter Academy is a K-12 public charter school in Panama City, Florida, providing tuition-free education to students across elementary, middle, and high school grades. It delivers core academics aligned with Florida State Standards along with six specialized career academies (Pre-Med, Engineering, Business & Marketing, Natural Resources/Marine Science, Culinary Arts, Pre-Law), a SAIL gifted program, intervention programs, a licensed pre-school, and after-care services. The school operates under Bay Haven Charter Academy, Inc. and is funded primarily through per-pupil state allocations.

Product overview

North Bay Haven Charter Academy is a K-12 charter school in Panama City, Florida. The school operates as a unified educational institution offering core academic programs across elementary (K-5), middle (6-8), and high school (9-12) levels. The portfolio includes six Career Academies (Pre-Med, Engineering, Business & Marketing, Natural Resources/Marine Science, Culinary Arts, and Pre-Law) that provide career and technical education pathways. The school also offers a gifted/talented SAIL program for advanced learners, intervention programs for struggling students, a licensed pre-school program, and after-care services. Curriculum resources include McGraw-Hill Reading Wonders, Pearson enVision Math, Pearson Elevate Science, and Glenco McGraw Hill Mathematics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pre-Med Academy: Career academy offering sequence of courses for Health Science career cluster preparation
• Engineering Academy
• Business & Marketing Academy
• Natural Resources Academy
• Culinary Arts Academy
• Pre-Law Academy
• SAIL Program

Products and services

• K-12 Charter School
• Pre-Med Academy Career and technical education program preparing students for Health Science careers, including Medical Skills, Health Science Anatomy and Physiology, Health Science Foundations, and Allied Health Assisting courses.
• Engineering Academy Technical education program providing foundation knowledge in engineering applications with industry certifications including AutoDesk Inventor User, Fusion 360, and Revit.
• Business & Marketing Academy Entrepreneurship program introducing students to business concepts and skills to start and operate a business, including Principles of Entrepreneurship, Business Management and Law, and Business Ownership courses.
• Natural Resources Academy (Marine Science) Ocean exploration program preparing students for marine biology studies with partnerships including St. Andrews Bay Watch, Marine Institute, Florida Fish and Wildlife scientists, and Gulf World Marine Institute. Offers Marine Science, Biology, and Environmental Science courses.
• Culinary Arts Academy Career preparation program for the Hospitality & Tourism field where students can earn ServSafe Manager Certification, including Principles of Food Preparation, Culinary Arts 1, 2, and 3 courses.
• Pre-Law Academy Career and technical education program for the Law, Public Safety and Security career cluster, including Criminal Justice Operations 1, 2, and 3 courses.
• SAIL Program (Studies in Advanced & Innovative Learning) Advanced academic program recognizing and rewarding outstanding students for taking rigorous courses beyond traditional high school offerings. Requires 3.5 weighted GPA and completion of honors, dual enrolled, or AP courses.
• Haven Pre-School Full-time tuition-based pre-school program for ages 3 and 4 using Handwriting Without Tears curriculum. License # C14BA0647. Hours 7:00 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday.
• After Care Program Academic enrichment program offered to all Haven students at both campuses from 2:00 to 6:00 pm, including snack, homework time, planned activities, supervised free time, and reading/enrichment time.
• Intervention Programs Reading and math intervention programs including Voyager Passport, Reading Mastery, Great Leaps Reading, Number Worlds, and Reading Eggs for students needing additional academic support, with adaptive tools like DreamBox and Exact Path.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Duke TIP (Talent Identification Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic talent identification program affiliate. Provides resources for gifted and talented student identification and development.
• St. Andrews Bay WatchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for Marine Biology program providing hands-on learning experiences in local ecosystems and environmental conservation.
• Marine Institute StaffminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting Marine Biology and Natural Resources Academy with expert guidance and educational resources.
• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ScientistsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific partnership for Marine Biology program providing real-world research experiences and habitat restoration projects including oyster, seagrass, and scallop cultivation.
• Gulf World Marine Institute StaffminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing marine science education and potential internship opportunities for Natural Resources Academy students.
• Kiwanis InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal service organization supporting Key Club chapter at North Bay Haven since Spring 2013. Currently 53 active members participating in community service projects including Adopt a Lot program, Thanksgiving Basket collections, and Kiwanis Pancake Day fundraiser.
• Bay District SchoolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharter school authorizer and district partner. North Bay Haven operates under Bay Haven Charter Academy, Inc. as a public charter school within Bay District Schools. Provides transportation, shared services, and coordination.
• Naval Support Activity Panama City - School Liaison ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstallation School Liaison Program connecting military families with schools. School Liaison Officer Erin Pickard coordinates communication between schools, military families, and installation.
• Tyndall Air Force Base - School Liaison ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstallation School Liaison Program for Air Force families at Tyndall AFB. School Liaison Program Manager Mallory Gross coordinates educational support and transition services for military-connected students.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Charter Schools USA: Large for-profit charter management organization operating numerous charter schools across multiple states; comparable as a multi-campus charter operator with similar per-pupil funding model and academic enrichment programming.
• Academica: One of Florida's largest charter school management organizations, operating multiple charter campuses across the state; comparable as a scaled Florida-based charter operator with similar funding model and academic programs.
• IDEA Public Schools: Large charter network operating K-12 campuses with college-prep focus and career technical education pathways; comparable in multi-campus charter scale, CTE emphasis, and college-readiness mission.
• National Heritage Academies: Charter management organization operating K-8 charter schools across multiple states with character education and college-prep focus; comparable as a multi-campus charter operator with similar funding structure.
• KIPP Public Schools: National network of college-preparatory public charter schools serving K-12 with extended learning time and college/career focus; comparable in academic rigor and college-prep mission across K-12 charter campuses.

Direct peers

• BASIS Charter Schools: College-preparatory charter network known for advanced academics, AP offerings, and rigorous curriculum; comparable as a K-12 charter with strong college-prep emphasis and career academy–style advanced pathways.
• Bay Haven Charter Academy: Sister school under the same Bay Haven Charter Academy, Inc. umbrella, sharing administration, branding, and academic programs across K-5 and 6-8 grades in Panama City; the closest comparable operating unit.
• Success Academy Charter Schools: K-12 charter network focused on academic rigor, intervention programs, and enrichment including gifted programs; comparable in tiered academic support and high-achievement emphasis.

Emerging players

• Connections Academy: Online charter school operator serving K-12 students with virtual instruction; partially comparable as a charter school serving similar grade spans with a different delivery model.

Others

• Florida Charter Schools (Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools): Industry association representing Florida charter schools and supporting advocacy and best practices; relevant ecosystem organization and listed affiliate of North Bay Haven Charter Academy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/nbh.keyclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-bay-haven-charter-academy

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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